Residents of Melbourne's public housing towers are filing a class action lawsuit against the Victorian government after the government announced plans to demolish the towers and replace them with new social housing. Many fear the state governments plans will mean less public housing, higher rent prices and disruptions to their community.
Yesterday
US aid cuts start to bite for Myanmar's refugees
Earlier this year, US President Donald Trump ordered steep cuts to the US foreign aid budget, a move that sparked concerns it would cause widespread harm and even deaths for the millions that relied on the programs delivered or funded by the USAid office. Now, refugees and advoca ... Show More
5m 25s
Yesterday
Silver at highest since 1980 & how markets are reacting to Gaza peace deal
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Zoran Kresovic from Blueberry Markets about the day's market action, including how investors are feeling following the potential Gaza peace deal, the future for gold and the outlook for silver, which hit a near 45 year high.
11m 37s
Yesterday
Peace in the Middle East greeted with joy across the divide
After two years of devastating conflict, there are scenes of cautious celebration across the Middle East. A historic ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, brokered by US President Donald Trump, has been reached, in effect, marking what some are calling a new chapter of peace.
9m 49s
Apr 2024
The Liberals' plan to fix the housing crisis
Today, the government unveiled their federal budget. And they are spending big on housing.
They pledged billions of dollars for low-cost loans to increase rental construction, 30-year mortgages for first-time home buyers, and programs to spur non-profit housing.
All in all, they’ ... Show More
30m 7s